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About journojohnson

I qualified as a journalist in 2002 and after a period working as a freelance for Gloucester Media writing advertorials, interviews, articles and press releases I have gone on to write for lots of magazines and newspapers, both local and national. I write regularly for the Writers and Readers magazine but have also written for CPO's Inspire, the New Writer, Classic Ford, and Take a Break's My Favourite Recipes among many others. I published my first full-length historical novel. Waireka in 2018 and my romantic novella, Alpha Male in 2016. Both can be found on Amazon. Please follow the links on my book page.

Waitangi Day – 6 February

Posted on February 4, 2025 by journojohnson

Te Kawau signed the Treaty of Waitangi at Manukau Harbour in March 1840. One reason was that he wanted British protection against future Ngāpuhi raids. He subsequently provided 3,000 acres (1200 hectares), for £50 and a quantity of goods, for … Continue reading →

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Jember – My talk with slides

Posted on January 13, 2025 by journojohnson

I would like to share with my followers a video which I made recently. It is based on a talk and slide show which I have given several times about an amazing lady and advocate to the poor, Dr Jember … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2024 by journojohnson

May you know the blessings and peace of God at the start of 2025 and throughout the year. God bless.

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Christmas Blessings

Posted on December 10, 2024 by journojohnson

May the giver of gifts, Jesus, be your gift this Christmas. Open your heart to the best friend you will ever find and the most trustworthy. He will forgive your wrongdoings and help you to live a better life serving … Continue reading →

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A Christmas gift to inspire throughout the year

Posted on November 13, 2024 by journojohnson

By choosing Dr Jember Teferra’s book of Bible Reflections you give a gift to last throughout 2025. The thoughts and prayers of this extraordinary advocate of the poor on passages of the Bible, will help you see the Bible in … Continue reading →

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St Andrews Christian Literature Festival

Posted on October 29, 2024 by journojohnson

What a great iniative of the St Andrews Christian Bookshop in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. There are so many great Literature Festivals up and down the land but very few Christian ones, exploring the value of good Christian literature. Although just … Continue reading →

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The 75th Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Posted on October 14, 2024 by journojohnson

The 75th Cheltenham Literature Festival this October was a real cracker. I went to three events and every one of them was brilliant. I chose Peter Godwin’s workshop on Memoir. Lots of practical writing tips you’ve heard before but still … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh

Posted on September 25, 2024 by journojohnson

Pittsburgh isn’t your usual tourist destination but with my son, his wife and baby having recently emigrated there – well, he did, she is American – my husband and I set off to explore the city. Not being a keen … Continue reading →

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Genealogy

Posted on September 2, 2024 by journojohnson

As a keen social historian, I love genealogy and researching family trees, although I have to confess that I have never found Ancestry easy to negiotiate! But loving finding out about family, my husband, Angus and myself booked for a … Continue reading →

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Irish history or blarney?

Posted on August 6, 2024 by journojohnson

On our recent trip to Northern Ireland and the Republic, my husband and myself stayed in a small town called Newtonstewart near Omagh. While there in this 120 year-old cottage, a book left for our perusal caught my attention. There … Continue reading →

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